Magat Dam (File Photo) Magat Dam, located on the border of Isabela and Ifugao provinces, has released water following rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall from the northeast monsoon (amihan). Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with GEDI China Energy to expand the battery energy storage system (BESS) facility at the Magat hydroelectric power plant. SNAP, a joint venture between Norway-based Scatec and Aboitiz Power, will...
PAGASA Four major dams in Luzon have opened their spillway gates to release excess water resulting from Typhoon Pepito’s rains, according to a report from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Nov. 18. Ambuklao and Binga dams in...
The gates of four dams in Luzon remain open on Saturday, Oct. 26, following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (PAGASA / MANILA BULLETIN) In the latest data released by...
The water level at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City reached 79.71 meters at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, just 0.44 meters shy of its spilling level of 80.15 meters. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the water level is “expected to rise due to...
Photo from National Irrigation Administration The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Sept. 13 said Magat Dam in Isabela has opened two gates to manage the reservoir’s rising water level amid heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon...
The water level of Angat Dam in Bulacan saw a significant increase of 10.74 meters over the past week, based on the latest data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). From 183.58 meters on Sept. 1, Angat Dam’s water level was at 194.32...
Upper Wawa Dam (File photo) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) unveiled plans on Friday, Sept. 6, to build three additional dams north of the Wawa Dam in Rizal province to improve flood management and optimize water resource use in the region. During a situation briefing on the...
Manila Water reported on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, that La Mesa Dam had breached its spilling level due to recent rainfall, warning of possible flooding in nearby communities. In an advisory, the East Zone concessionaire announced that La Mesa Dam in Quezon City is at full capacity and has...
The water level at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City rose to 80.02 meters at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, just 0.13 meters short of the dam’s spilling level of 80.15 meters. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said La Mesa Dam’s water level is...
Two major dams in Luzon are set to release water on Monday, Sept. 2, due to ongoing rains affecting the watersheds, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). During a press conference, PAGASA Hydrologist Rosalie Pagulayan said that Ipo Dam in...
La Mesa Dam (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28 that the water level at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City has returned to normal after spilling due to overnight monsoon rains. As of 5...
